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Some 40 Million Broadcast-Enabled PCs Predicted By 2000 Newsbytes - September 14, 1998 17:57 %PC %SFO V%NEWSBYTES P%NBYT POTOMAC, MARYLAND, U.S.A., 1998 SEP 14 (NB) -- By Sami Menefee, Newsbytes. A report commissioned by Phillips Market Intelligence Services (PMIS) concludes that forces shaping the PC/TV market will lead to 40 million broadcast-enabled PCs in homes by the turn of the century. The study, called "PC/TV" by MegaTech's Linda Lee Bower, cites forces including digital broadcasting of TV signals, HDTV (high definition television) and the growing number of PCs in homes. The firm also predicts the number of HDTVs in homes will reach about one million by the turn of the century. TV network CBS and other broadcasters are already working to comply with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements to begin broadcasting digital signals later this year, a Phillips source said. The PC/TV report provides information about current technologies on the market, how the signals are delivered and what is now under development for the mass market. The report also includes tables and exhibits detailing the growing market segment. PMIS, which is making the study available, is part of Phillips Business Information (PBI), set up to provide specialized research reports, company profiles, multi-client studies and other competitive intelligence and consulting services for corporate use in areas like cable, defense, aviation, e-commerce, marketing and public relations, media and new media and the satellite and telecommunications industries. Phillips Business Information, Inc. is on the World Wide Web at phillips.com . Reported by Newsbytes News Network: newsbytes.com . 16:46 CST (19980914/Press & Reader Contact: Mark Brandau, Phillips, 301-340-7788 x2142; or Tandy Williams, Phillips, 301-340-7788 x5410 /WIRES PC, TELECOM, ONLINE, BUSINESS/)